my pc keeps quitting games n stuff

human_virus · 07-26-2003, 06:46 AM

yeah i dont know alot about how computers work and stuff but ever since i got this new graphics card and i try to play new games it just messes up in some way. like it just returns to the desktop or it gives me an error thingy
i think it might be to do with cooling or something
anyone know anything i can do?

ominub · 07-26-2003, 07:33 AM

hmmm what kind of graphics card do you got and what games are you trying to play

bobcat · 07-26-2003, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by human_virus

yeah i dont know alot about how computers work and stuff but ever since i got this new graphics card and i try to play new games it just messes up in some way. like it just returns to the desktop or it gives me an error thingy
i think it might be to do with cooling or something
anyone know anything i can do?

the error message would help.

What graphics card is it? What OS r u using? Is the card plugged in?

If so it's probably not compatible with the AGP slot/motherboard ur using.

What are ur pc specs?

Basic things to do is check the website for latest drivers, and compatibility with the card. Also if u got XP, run a h/w compatibility report and it should point out some things.

Also u running Direct X? Which version?

Null · 07-26-2003, 10:09 AM

and also name the game(s) it does it on

human_virus · 07-26-2003, 10:58 AM

errr i dunno all i know is its a cheap ass geforce4 64mb ddr and 1.2 amd duron i think oh yeah and 256mb ram. i got it second hand. it does it on..... cnc generals, splinter cell, cnc red alert, the sims, operation flashpoint, and im sure theres more but i cant think of them right now
does that help?

human_virus · 07-26-2003, 11:01 AM

i just remembered something else too ive got win98
and it somethings just freezes, sometimes gives me that blue screen thingy, and sometimes a fatal error message

Null · 07-26-2003, 11:02 AM

gfx card might be faulty. i dont like second hand stuff for that reason.

goto the nvidia website, www.nvidia.com and grab the latest detonator drivers

Null · 07-26-2003, 11:03 AM

well then it might also be windows itself.

human_virus · 07-26-2003, 11:24 AM

well the graphics card itself isent second hand

hmm you think its windows eh....
sooo are you trying to tell me i should sue microsoft for making ****ty stuff?
interesting....

Null · 07-26-2003, 11:30 AM

goto start....then Run.

type dxdiag

what direct X version does it list for you?

human_virus · 07-26-2003, 11:47 AM

well this is another computer im using cos i aint got internet on my one
but i think ive got 9.1

Happydude · 07-26-2003, 11:59 AM

i would just say reformat, and install XP...or just upgd to XP. them see how it works...

Null · 07-26-2003, 12:01 PM

xp works better on a fresh install. sometimes problems carry over in an upgrade.

say your using WinME, and upgrade to XP, XP wont work good cuz its upgraded off the worst windows version ever. :P

yes_yes i am · 07-26-2003, 03:55 PM

i personally dont think it has anything to do with ur video card

i think ur computer jus got f'd over, the same thing happend 2 me
just format ur comp, and ull be alright

GameMaster · 07-26-2003, 04:30 PM

The reason your having problems is because you yourself say you don't know a lot about computers and how they work, and then you gave yourself the alias Human Virus on these message boards. You're not a human virus and you never will be. Computers don't like arrogant kids who lie, if you want your machine to function properly, then change your name to something like Melvin or Soiled Pants, then it should start working correctly again.